key Acura RDX 2017 User Guide
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
DOOR 
SETUP AUTO DOOR LOCK
Changes the setting for when the doors 
automatically lock. WITH VEH SPD
*1/
SHIFT FROM  
(P/OFF
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK Changes the setting for when the doors 
automatically unlock. WHEN DRIVER’S DOOR 
OPENS
*1/
WHEN SHIFTING 
INTO PARK/ WHEN IGNITION 
SWITCHED OFF /OFF
DOOR LOCK MODE Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock 
on the first push of the remote. DRIVER DOOR
*1/
ALL DOORS
KEYLESS LOCK 
ACKNOWLEDGMENT LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior
 lights flash. LOCK (2nd 
push)- The beeper sounds. ON
*1/
OFF
SECURITY RELOCK TIMER Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and 
the security system to set after you unlock the 
vehicle without op
ening any door. 90 sec
/60 sec/ 30 sec
*1
POWER 
TAILGATE 
SETUPPOWER OPEN BY OUTER 
HANDLEChanges the setting to open power tailgate by 
tailgate outer handle.ON (POWER/MANUAL)*1/OFF 
(MANUAL ONLY)
POWER TAILGATE 
KEYLESS OPEN MODEChanges the keyless setting  for when the power 
tailgate opens.ANYTIME*1/ WHEN 
UNLOCKED
MAINTENANCE 
INFO.Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you 
have performed the maintenance service.  RESET
/CANCEL
DEFAULT 
ALLCancels/Resets all the customized settings as 
default.CANCEL /SET 
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■Customization flow
Press the   /   button.
Vehicle Settings
Meter Setup
Keyless Access Setup
Lighting Setup
“Trip A” Reset Timing
Adjust Outside Temp. Display
Language Selection
“Trip B” Reset Timing
Keyless Access Light Flash
Door Unlock Mode
Keyless Access Beep
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Interior Light Dimming Time
Auto Light Sensitivity
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
SEL/RESET
Remote Start System On/Off*
Driver Assist System Setup*ACC Display Speed Unit*ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep*Forward Collision Warning Distance*
Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep*
Blind Spot Info*
SEL/RESET
Turn by Turn Display*
Driving Position SetupMemory Position LinkSEL/RESET
* Not available on all models 
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SEL/RESET
Maintenance Info.
Default All
Exit
Door SetupKey And Remote Unlock Mode
Auto Door Unlock
Auto Door Lock
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
SEL/RESET
Power Open By Outer Handle
Power Tailgate SetupSEL/RESET
Keyless Open Mode 
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Driving 
Position 
Setup
Memory Position LinkChanges the driver’s seat position to a stored 
setting.On*1/ Off
Keyless 
Access 
Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the 
driver’s door handle and tailgate handle. When you 
press the tailgate release button, if you chose 
Driver 
Door Only , only tailgate is unlatched.
If you chose  All Doors, tailgate is unlatched and all 
doors are unlocked. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light 
Flash Causes some exterior li
ghts to flash when you 
unlock/lock the doors. On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to so
und when you unlock/lock 
the doors. On
*1/
Off
Remote Start System On/
Off
*Turns the remote engine start feature on and off. On*1/Off
Lighting 
Setup
Interior Light Dimming 
TimeChanges the length of time  the interior lights stay on 
after you close the doors.60sec /30sec*1/15sec
Headlight Auto Off 
TimerChanges the length of time  the exterior lights stay 
on after you close the driver’s door.60sec /30sec /15sec*1/ 0sec
Auto Light SensitivityChanges the timing for th e headlights to come on.Max/High /Mid*1/Low /Min
* Not available on all models 
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Door Setup
Auto Door LockChanges the setting for when the doors 
automatically lock.With Vehicle Speed*1/
Shift 
From P /Off
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors 
automatically unlock.
All Doors When Driver’s 
Door Opens*1/All Doors 
When Shifted To Park /All 
Doors When Ignition 
Switched Off /Off
Key And Remote Unlock 
ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock 
on the first operation of  the remote or built-in key.Driver Door*1/ All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer 
BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.On*1/Off
Security Relock Timer
Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and 
the security system to set after you unlock the 
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec /60sec /30sec*1 
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*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Power 
Tailgate 
Setup Power Open By Outer 
Handle
Changes the setting to open power tailgate by 
tailgate outer handle. On (Power/Manual)
*1/
Off 
(Manual Only)
Keyless Open Mode Changes the keyless setting
 for when the power 
tailgate opens. Anytime
*1/
When Unlocked
Maintenance 
Info.Resets/Cancels the engine oil life display when you 
have performed the maintenance service. Cancel /Reset
Default All Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as 
default. Cancel
/Set 
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Setting the Clock.............................. 118
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key Types and Functions .................. 119
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ..... 122Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 123
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ... 128Childproof Door Locks ..................... 129
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 130
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 131
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 137
Security System Alarm ...................... 137
Opening and Closing the Windows .... 140Opening and Closing the Moonroof....... 143Operating the Switches Around the 
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 144
Turn Signals ..................................... 147
Light Switches.................................. 147
Fog Lights
*...................................... 150
Daytime Running Lights ................... 150
Wipers and Washers ........................ 151
Brightness Control ........................... 154
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 155Driving Position Memory System ...... 156 Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 158
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 159
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 160
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 162
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights .................................. 169
Interior Convenience Items .............. 171
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 180
Synchronized Mode ......................... 182
Automatic Climate Control Sensors.....183
* Not available on all models 
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Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the keyless access remote to start and 
stop the engine, and to lock and unlock all the 
doors and tailgate. You can also use the 
keyless access system to lock and unlock the 
doors and tailgate.
■Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All of the keys have an immobilizer system. The 
immobilizer system helps to  protect against vehicle 
theft. 2 Immobilizer System  P. 137
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to 
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in  direct sunlight, or in 
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the 
battery.
If the circuits in the keys  are damaged, the engine 
may not start, and the keyless access system may not 
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them 
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the  engine using the two-way 
keyless access remote.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle 
Feedback
* P. 270
Models with two-way keyless access remote
HOLD
HOLD
Models without two-way keyless 
access remote
Models with two-way keyless 
access remote
* Not available on all models 
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■Keyless access remote
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the 
doors and the tailgate wh en the keyless access 
remote battery becomes weak and the power 
door lock/unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while 
pressing the release button. To reinstall the 
built-in key, push the built-in key into the 
keyless access remote until it clicks.
Models without two-way keyless 
access remote
Models with two-way keyless 
access remote
Built-in Key Release Knob
Built-in Key Release Knob 
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Contains a number that you will need if you 
purchase a replacement key.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a 
safe place outside  of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a 
dealer.
If you lose your key and  you cannot start the engine, 
contact a dealer.